April 2016
ISWEEEP Week: #ISWEEEP2016 
lSWEEEP 2016 is here. The Opening Ceremony and Public Day STEM Expo were a success this week. Don't miss the Closing Ceremony tomorrow, and please tweet your photos using the official ISWEEEP hashtag. 
                       
Video of the Month 
STEM is what we are all about at Harmony. This month's video spotlights the Fox 26 news coverage of the highlights from ISWEEEP's Public Day STEM Expo. See the coverage here- Video Link.

HSA Laredo ESL Teacher Wins Grant
Harmony Science Academy- Laredo's Ms. Rebecca Baca's classroom was selected to receive a $500 grant to cover materials requested in her grant proposal. Visit the link to see how Ms. Baca was able to attain it. Story Link



HSA Laredo Host Let's All Rise to the Challenge: Courts in Schools Program
Harmony Public Schools strives to keep our students informed and well-prepared for their future careers. On April 1, 2016, Harmony Science Academy Laredo hosted Judge Oscar J. Hale Jr of the 406th district court's Let's All Rise to the Challenge: Courts in Schools program. Story Link
HSA Dallas Partners with BB&T 
On September 16, 2016, the high-tech bus tour of BB&T will offer HSA-Dallas parents and the community financial imporvement classes on their computers.
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HSI Fort Worth invited for Formal Recognition  
On March 22, 2016, Councilman Jordan invited HSI-FW Regional Science Fair winners to receive formal recognition by Mayor Price at the Fort Worth City Council Meeting. Story Link
The First Lady & LET GIRLS LEARN 
Harmony School of Excellence- Endeavor & Harmony Science Academy of North Austin students won VIP seats for the First Lady's panel on Empowerment through Education at SXSW. Story Link
HPS Promotes Literacy & Learning
Harmony Science Academy- Austin deliver letters to the Capitol. Story Link
HSA- El Paso's Bryan Urrutia Named First Team All-City Player  
HSA- El Paso's Bryan Urrutia was named El Paso Times First Team All-City Player 2015-2016Story Link

State Representative Visits HSA-BCS 
State Representative John Raney visited Harmony Science Academy-Bryan/College Station on Tuesday, April 5, to see firsthand how we use the Reasoning Minds program in our classrooms. Story Link
HSS High are Global Leaders 
Harmony School of Science- High students take home Gold Award for short video on genocides at the Texas Holocaust & Genocide Commission's Statewide Video Contest. Story Link
HSA High Students Recognized for the Arts
Harmony Science Academy- Houston High School's Small Ensemble won First Place in the TCSAAL State Competition. Story Link
Faces of Harmony 
This month we are featuring Ms. Minh Baca for Faces of Harmony. Ms. Baca has worked for Harmony Public Schools since 2005. She works in the Operations Department and handles all operational tasks, such as Compliance, Enrollment, Admissions, Expansion, Safety & Dismissal. The most rewarding aspect of working at Harmony Public Schools for Ms. Baca is the family-oriented & congenial work culture. 


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